Friday, 28 October 2011

BLOGGERS QUILT FESTIVAL

Hi friends!
It's Blogger Quilt Festival again and this time I finally finished my Dear Jane to enter!!:):)
Here the story: on a sunny Summer afternoon in 2009 I met with some quilting friends and one of them had the Dear Jane book. I had already seen this quilt and always thought it was crazy! We started looking at the book and no one was sewing that afternoon, we were to fascinated from all those beautiful little blocks. Fascinated and scared...Back home I started searching more informations about it...and looking, looking I decided to assume the challenge! Ordered the book and fabrics and started my DJ journey. And here is the final result!!!
Front

Back
Last stitch - binding









Some more informations about my Dear Jane:
Fabrics used: Mendhi from Free Spirit, Benartex, Makover,Liberty and scraps from my friend Susan. background fabric is shadow play from Maywood Studios.
Pieces: 169 squares with 3501 pieces of fabric
Sashing: 364 pieces of fabric
Cornerstones: 196 pieces of fabric
Little border squares: 284 pieces of fabric
Border triangles: 168 pieces of fabric
Border stripes: 10 pieces of fabric
Binding: 5 pieces of fabric
TOTAL PIECES OF FABRIC: 4528


Techniques: the blocks are machine pieced, appliquéed, paper pieced.
The entire quilt was hand quilted and assembled with the Quilt as you go method.


Quilt started 5th of August 2009
Quilt finished 20th of October 2011             


Have fun visiting all the entries for the Bloggers Quilt Festival here

Have a very nice week-end. Hugs. Pink

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48 comments:

  1. Jodi Nelson28 October 2011 at 04:55

    WOW! I am always in envy of those that tackle the Dear Jane AND you finished it too! Congrats! It's gorgeous!

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  2. Sheila28 October 2011 at 05:07

    congratulations on finishing this beauty.I really like your border designs. Good luck in the quilt festival

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  3. myBearpaw28 October 2011 at 05:24

    I don't know anything about Dear Jane, but that is an awesome quilt - well done!

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  4. Steffi´s Candy Quilts28 October 2011 at 05:40

    Very beautiful quilt, I like the pink colorway. You can be very proud of yourself to finish it. It really is a masterpiece!

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  5. cauchy0928 October 2011 at 06:05

    Holy Moly, this is inspiring! Such a big achievement. Congrats!

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  6. trish28 October 2011 at 06:13

    Wow! That is an amazing quilt! Beautifully done!! :o)

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  7. Sandra28 October 2011 at 07:16

    Wow, I'm impressed. Love your pink Jane, one of the prettiest I've seen. Great job.
    Come see my entries: #29 miniature reproduction quilt and #31 antique 1850 Star quilt

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  8. Selfsewn28 October 2011 at 07:53

    I totally appreciate all your hard work well done!!

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  9. Numero Nove28 October 2011 at 09:50

    I was one of the friends that day as we looked at the book. Since then, my friend Jolanda has come a long way. Parabéns.

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  10. Mary28 October 2011 at 10:13

    Congrats on the Great Finish!

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  11. Lynne (Lily's Quilts)28 October 2011 at 10:43

    Wow that is an absolutely stunning DJ quilt

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  12. JoyceT28 October 2011 at 10:58

    I admire anyone who has the perseverance to finish a DJ. However, your color selections make yours really special.

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  13. Cascade Quilts28 October 2011 at 11:04

    amazing and beautiful! I will someday do a QAYG quilt - how did you get an almost one-pieced back doing it that way?

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  14. KristyLou28 October 2011 at 11:30

    I have always wanted to make one of these. You should definitely post some close up pictures!

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  15. Cathy28 October 2011 at 14:17

    So many quilters start Dear Jane but never finish. Your quilt looks fantastic, very nice color combination. I like the way you put it together too.

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  16. Linda at Roscoe's Ma28 October 2011 at 16:46

    Oh my...this is an exquisite quilt! Congratulations for completing it!!

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  17. Anonymous28 October 2011 at 17:02

    LOVE your "Jane"

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  18. Shari28 October 2011 at 22:19

    You should feel so proud of this quilt! It's a real beauty and a wonderful new family heirloom. I just love it.

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  19. Rachaeldaisy29 October 2011 at 01:31

    The amount of dedication to complete a Dear Jane quilt amazes me. Well done for finishing this beautiful quilt!!

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  20. Deborah OHare29 October 2011 at 03:40

    This a beautiful quilt and an amazing achievement. Well done.

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  21. Karen29 October 2011 at 04:51

    Wow. I have to admire everyone who takes on the task of making a Dear Jane. It looks wonderful!!

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  22. Erin @ Why Not Sew? Quilts29 October 2011 at 07:17

    Oh my! Your quilt is gorgeous and one of the most beautiful Dear Jane's I have seen. I really love the fabrics you chose. You have really accomplished something wonderful!

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  23. Sabine29 October 2011 at 08:15

    Congratulations! I´m in awe of everybody who has finished a Dear Jane, and yours is very lovely. Great job! Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Karen - Quilts...etc.29 October 2011 at 08:29

    I always love seeing a Dear Jane quilt - I made 2 of them - it is a challenge isn't it.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  25. Eileen29 October 2011 at 11:03

    So truly impressive. Love jane quilts. I've got a similar quilt pattern from elm creek quilts but not sure i'll ever be brave enough or find the time with all tgose other projects in the works and my thoughts! You have done such a lovely job and love colors you chose. Thanks so very much for sharing and have a great day

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  26. Kathy29 October 2011 at 12:41

    I admire your perseverance for your beautiful Dear Jane quilt. It is a remarkable finish and you should be very proud of it. I love your photo of the needle in the binding for the last and final stitch!

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  27. Jane29 October 2011 at 12:47

    I think anyone who does a Dear Jane should be lavishly praised and your Dear Jane is beautiful. I like that you documented your last stitch.

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  28. Kit Lang29 October 2011 at 16:43

    Congrats on a great finish!

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  29. Marg29 October 2011 at 17:09

    Wow it's stunning, congratulations on finishing it. I'm in awe of anyone who finishes a Dear Jane.

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  30. Lily29 October 2011 at 18:52

    OK, I have wanted to make one of these right up until the moment when I read in your blog how many pieces of fabric there are!!! OMG! This is beautiful and I WANT ONE! Following you now - post more photos. : )

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  31. Sarcastic Quilter29 October 2011 at 19:40

    God, it is gorgeous. I keep avoiding the book for the same reason... crazy but I keep getting sucked back into considering it when I see such beautiful results. Wow.

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  32. Lynette30 October 2011 at 06:22

    Wow! Wow, wow, wow. :D I've just started a DJ of my own, and I am really impressed with yours. Wonderful fabrics, love-LOVE the finishing design you chose. And you hand quilted her and finished all in only 2 years? Amazing! :D

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  33. maria30 October 2011 at 08:16

    Your quilt is stunning. Congratulations for finishing it, it's truly beautiful.

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  34. Katie30 October 2011 at 08:22

    What an amazing accomplishment. I love the idea of quilt-as-you-go for this particular project. It's beautiful and I love the colors you've chosen.

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  35. Julie Fukuda30 October 2011 at 16:34

    I am a hand quilter and hand piecer so this really caught my eye. I also like the border design you selected. Thanks for sharing.

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  36. quirky granola girl30 October 2011 at 21:45

    Wow!! what a great finish and a perfect quilt to submit for the festival. thank you for sharing.

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  37. mascanlon31 October 2011 at 09:17

    Wonderful! I love seeing all the variations of this quilt and your fabric choices really make it sing happily! Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Lynne31 October 2011 at 17:14

    Oh my gosh, your quilt is amazing! And you hand quilted it too! Beautiful job :) By the way, nice to meet you! Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog.

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  39. Lisa at Sun Naturals1 November 2011 at 05:12

    Wow! I am in awe of your DJ. I have wanted to do one for so long but am intimidated! Thank you so much for sharing it is a treasure!

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  40. Briana Arlene1 November 2011 at 07:16

    Gorgeous quilt! I can't believe how quilckly you finished it given all the teeny tiny pieces. Someday I would like to start one of these, but I am worried it would become an obsession, and all I would think was Dear Jane for 2 years straight!

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  41. Alli1 November 2011 at 15:34

    That's beautiful! Amazing! :)

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  42. Ramona1 November 2011 at 21:19

    What a treasure. It is wonderful and I love how you made the border. It suits the blocks very nicely! Congradulations on a huge accomplishment!

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  43. Nana2 November 2011 at 13:19

    Bravo! Love the hand quilting!

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  44. Lori3 November 2011 at 12:24

    What a fantasitc DJ quilt!! You did a wonderful job on the borders too.

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  45. Staci3 November 2011 at 16:00

    This is truly amazing and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing it with us! It is one of my favorites in the festival.

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  46. felicity3 November 2011 at 20:24

    I have the utmost respect for anyone who makes a Dear Jane quilt and yours is absolutely exquisite. Thank you for sharing!!

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  47. Jeanne7 November 2011 at 15:25

    Congratulations on finishing your Dear Jane quilt! It is gorgeous!

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  48. mennikelly24 November 2011 at 13:41

    It's gorgeous. Congratulations on such an amazing quilt.

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